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Byrley Law Firm, LLC, provides exceptional and cost effect services to employers, families, and individuals seeking help with their immigration and naturalization needs.
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Located in the Baltimore-Washington corridor, we are within an hour from most locations in the metropolitan area.
Employers and Professionals.
For employers and professionals needing assistance with working visas, we offer experienced and responsive legal representation.
Researchers and Scientists.
We have a track record of success, with a 100% approval rate handling National Interest Waivers for scientists from NIH, Johns Hopkins, and similar institutions.
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Our mission is to provide the highest-quality representation, whether for individuals, families, or organizations.
Naturalization and Citizenship
Naturalization and citizenship have always been a focus of our practice.

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Working Visas

Two principal types of working visas are the H-1B visa, which is for foreign professionals coming temporarily to work in the United States, and the L-1 visa, which is targeted to employees of an overseas company who are being transferred to an affiliated company in the US. Other options include the TN visa for Canadians and Mexicans; H-2B visa for temporary, seasonal workers; the H-1C for registered nurses; and the H-3 for trainees. In addition, a variety of other categories for special types of workers exist.

Our services: Each category has its advantages and disadvantages. We will help you decide which is your best option, guide you through the complicated steps to achieve your goals, prepare and file the paperwork, and monitor the case through conclusion, to increase your chance of successful results.

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Student Visas

There are a number of non-immigrant visa categories for foreign nationals who wish to come to the US to study. The F-1 Visa (Academic Student) is available for eligible applicants who wish to enter the U.S. as a full-time student at an accredited (U.S. government- approved) college or university, in a program that culminates in a degree, diploma, or certificate. The M-1 Visa (Vocational Student) is available to applicants who wish to pursue non-academic programs (for example, health care technician, machinist, dental hygienist, etc) at an established institution. The J-1 Visa has a number of subcategories, some of which are targeted to graduate or post-graduate students, visiting scholars, and medical doctors undergoing training.

Our services: We will advise you as to your eligibility for the F, M, or J visa, guide you through the procedures, advise your educational institution regarding your options, and assist with the change of status or visa application process. We have expertise in F-1 reinstatements, changes of status, and visa applications.

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Visas for Academic Students

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Visitor Visas and ESTA

The B (visitor) visa category is available to those who wish to visit the U.S. temporarily for either business (for example, for conferences or business meetings) or pleasure (for example, to visit family of friends, or to go to Disney World, etc.). Business visitors are issued B-1 visas, and visitors for pleasure are issued B-2 visas. The form for this (and many other) non-immigrant visa applications is the DS-160, which must be completed online.

The key factors in getting a B visa are proving the applicant has a permanent residence in the home country which he/she has no intention of abandoning, that the applicant wishes to enter the U.S. for a temporary period, and that the applicant intends to engage in activity relating to business or pleasure. Employment is generally not allowed on this visa.

In many cases, a visa is not required for travel to the US for pleasure or business purposes. Canadians, for example, generally do not need a B visa. Citizens of many other countries may qualify for visa-free travel under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Before coming under the VWP it is first necessary to apply for travel authorization with the US Customs and Border Protection, via their online ESTA site.

Our Services: We will advise you as to your eligibility for the B visa, guide you through the procedures, prepare the necessary paperwork, and help get you ready for the visa interview. For those already in the US, we will assist with preparing and filing the application to extend the stay in B status.